Johnny Depp to Play Dr. Seuss in Biopic
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor will produce and likely star in upcoming film about Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss. Johnny Depp has already played iconic Alice in Wonderland character The Mad...
View Article‘Footloose’ remake: some things borrowed, some things new
This update of the 1984 Kevin Bacon dance flick is actually much better, and not just because all the leads do their own dancing. Ren (Kenny Wormald) moves to a small town where teenagers are banned...
View Article‘The Thing’ resurfaces in movie theaters
“The Thing” is a vague and delightfully campy title that recalls drive-in movie monsters of yesteryear. Back in 1951, movies like it and “It Came from Outer Space” brought low-budget laugh-scares,...
View ArticleRevenge Star Emily VanCamp: It’s Fun to “Kick Some Ass” on TV!
On last night’s episode of “Revenge,” Emily’s retribution spree continued. Turns out, not only is revenge a dish best served cold, it’s even better when it’s served over a number of courses. With a...
View ArticleFootloose takes too long to kick off its Sunday shoes
Derek Hough, Damon Lindelof and other Twitter uses took to the site to discuss the remake of the 1984 dance-film, now starring Julianne Hough and Kenny Wormald, hit theaters Friday. Craig Brewer’s...
View ArticleMovie review: ‘Footloose’
Let’s hear it for “Footloose.” Against all odds (and there are many) the remake of the 1980s classic is a lively, ingratiating entertainment. Somehow it recreates a place almost devoured by shopping...
View ArticleNYCC 2011: What Not To Miss
The IGN Theater at New York Comic Con was packed with superhero aficionados psyched to get an early look at The Avengers—easily one of the biggest films of 2012. Along with a panel featuring stars...
View ArticleRobot movie ‘Real Steel’ tops box office again
Three new wide release movies with built –in marketing elements “guaranteed” to draw audiences all failed on one level or another this week in movies. In fact it is Dreamworks and Disney’s Real Steel...
View ArticleSesame Street’s YouTube Channel Gets Hacked. Badly
The kiddie channel was taken offline Sunday afternoon with those visiting greeted by a message informing the public it was “due to repeated or severe violations of our community guidelines.”...
View ArticleBruce Banner Gets Irked: A Spoilery Synopsis of the New York Comic Con...
Okay, so I didn’t go to New York Comic Con this year. I was busy, okay? But it’s okay, I’m paying for it now. Apparently new Avengers footage screened at the convention, and producer Kevin Feige was...
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